Ducati Monster 695 User Manual page 68

Maintenance operations
Caution
A slack chain will lead to early wear of the transmission components.
Check that the reference marks on both sides of the swingarm are lined up. This indicates perfect wheel alignment.
Tighten the nuts (1) onto wheel shaft to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
Tighten the adjuster screws (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
Check that the nuts (3) that retain the rear chain sprocket to the flange are tightened securely. This can be done with
the wheel installed, when you hold the bolts steady from the opposite end with an articulated 8-mm wrench.
If nuts (3) are replaced, apply some threadlocker and tighten them to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
settings).
Checking brake pad wear. Changing brake pads
Warning
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin
or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running
water.
Caution
Please inform the Customer that new pads must be run-in carefully – in other words, the front brake must be used
carefully - for the first 100 Km to allow the friction material to bed in completely.
Checking front brake pad wear
Loosen the screws (1) and remove the front brake calipers from the forks.
Make sure the groove in the brake pad friction material has not worn out.
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Frame torque settings).
Frame torque settings).
Frame torque